Major Flood
8.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Water reaches the first floor of several homes just upstream of the city of Dover
8.5 ft
Water begins to surround several homes just upstream of the city of Dover
8 ft
Water reaches several homes just upstream of the city of Dover
7.5 ft
Tuscarawas river begins to flow out of it's banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DVLO1
River
Tuscarawas River
County
Tuscarawas, OH
Coordinates
40.5297°N, 81.4300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuscarawas River at Dover Dam Tailwater?
The Tuscarawas River at Dover Dam Tailwater gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03122500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Tuscarawas River at Dover Dam Tailwater?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuscarawas River at Dover Dam Tailwater is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuscarawas River rises?
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Where is the Tuscarawas River at Dover Dam Tailwater gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio at coordinates 40.5297°N, 81.4300°W. USGS site number: 03122500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- Stage may be affected by ice.